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@conniesky

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Filipino expat in Saudi Arabia

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About me

Filipino, Single

Lives in Riyadh, Ar Riyad

Speaks Filipino, English, basic Arabic

Registration: 10 November 2016

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conniesky replied to a thread
last year
Muneeb Bajwa

AL Fursan Credit Card not giving miles by Muneeb Bajwa

Hello all,I have an Alfursan credit card from SAB bank. As shown on the Alfursan website, this card was supposed to give miles on activation and also on spending money from the card. However, till now I have not received any miles from the card even ...

conniesky

@Muneeb Bajwa maybe you should link? I have a different cc and what I do is convert my points to alfursan miles manually. Read More

conniesky replied to a thread
5 years ago
Nomanhussain

turkey visa from Saudi by Nomanhussain

Hi; Is anyone knows about Turkey visa process from Saudi? Can we directly apply to Turkish embassy? anyone have experience please share

conniesky

The response of conniesky is really very informative, i have a curious question 😊 do you have any idea how long it will take to have turkish visa for us filipinos? Thank you so muchfor us, Filipinos, it only takes 5-10 days. Mine was ... Read More

conniesky replied to a thread
5 years ago
Chandroshan

Calling from Riyadh by Chandroshan

Hi everyone, do we have Skype calls or WhatsApp calls in Riyadh? Thank you

conniesky

Yes. However, sometimes wattsapp calls does not work unless you activate a VPN. Read More

conniesky replied to a thread
6 years ago
Nomanhussain

turkey visa from Saudi by Nomanhussain

Hi; Is anyone knows about Turkey visa process from Saudi? Can we directly apply to Turkish embassy? anyone have experience please share

conniesky

In your case, I am not quite sure if you can travel or apply to visit alone. Best thing to do is to approach a legit travel agency. I'll try to ask my agent about this and will get back to you as soon as I have the info.I just spoke with an ... Read More

conniesky replied to a thread
6 years ago
Nomanhussain

turkey visa from Saudi by Nomanhussain

Hi; Is anyone knows about Turkey visa process from Saudi? Can we directly apply to Turkish embassy? anyone have experience please share

conniesky

After reading the very informative reply from conniesky, it is quite clear that i, an unemployed housewife cannot go to turkey alone without my husband, as i have to submit my own bank statement and employment certificate. ALAS!!! So now my ... Read More

conniesky replied to a thread
6 years ago
Priscilla

Sending and receiving packages in Saudi Arabia by Priscilla

Hello, As an expat, there are inevitably certain items you might want or need from back home, and around the holiday period, many people like to send gift packages. How easy is it to send and receive packages in Saudi Arabia? Is the public ...

conniesky

I have experienced the same, never received letters sent through postal service so better use Aramex, UPS or DHL when you want to send something here. Read More

conniesky replied to a thread
6 years ago
Ashoor

Australia visit visa by Ashoor

Hello everyone I am working here in Jeddah my employer wana go to Australia he want to get me also but we did not know about the processing plz some one help us if what the requirement for it

conniesky

For the requirements, I provided bank statement not less than AUD5,000, payslip (3months), employment certificate, itinerary, passport copy, iqama copy, TRA, flght details, exit-re-entry visa, copy of my mortgage and from my sponsor - invitation ... Read More

conniesky replied to a thread
6 years ago
Ashoor

Australia visit visa by Ashoor

Hello everyone I am working here in Jeddah my employer wana go to Australia he want to get me also but we did not know about the processing plz some one help us if what the requirement for it

conniesky

Hello everyone I am working here in Jeddah my employer wana go to Australia he want to get me also but we did not know about the processing plz some one help us if what the requirement for itYou can also apply online by lodging your ... Read More

conniesky replied to a thread
6 years ago
melton690

I have job offer in Australia by melton690

Dear All, I am melton, 27 single and currently working as nurse here in saudi. Recently I applied for a job posting going to Australia and luckily i got hired. Now my problem is my visa and my placement is being processed but i have a contract to ...

conniesky

Speaking of jobs, I do have a job offer from a major hospital in Riyadh and I am waiting for the offical offer letter. My question is: does anyone know what qualifications are accepted for Registered Nurse licensing? I have a master of Nursing which ... Read More

conniesky replied to a thread
6 years ago
Nomanhussain

turkey visa from Saudi by Nomanhussain

Hi; Is anyone knows about Turkey visa process from Saudi? Can we directly apply to Turkish embassy? anyone have experience please share

conniesky

How was fursan travel agency . As I am told you are not required to even fill the visa application form it is done by the agent himself and I cannot even get a copy is it trueYes. I filled up a form and the agent returned iit back to me. He only ... Read More

conniesky replied to a thread
6 years ago
Nomanhussain

turkey visa from Saudi by Nomanhussain

Hi; Is anyone knows about Turkey visa process from Saudi? Can we directly apply to Turkish embassy? anyone have experience please share

conniesky

i call "ammani global" for turkish visa yesterday. they told me minimum balance required is 25000 SAR & Salary should be 8500 SAR. while one other consultant told me Bank balance of 15000 will be enough. regarding the salary any thing ... Read More

conniesky replied to a thread
6 years ago
louellan carsido

Hi!!! Do I need to report to health ministry? by louellan carsido

Hi Guys, I am a filipino working in the restaurant as a chef, I was sick for 2days and have my medical certificate from jeddah national hospital but my maneger didn't accept it insted i got deduction of 2days, What would I do? Do I need ...

conniesky

Check your contract regarding absences due to sickness and whether or not the hospital which provided your medical certificate is acknowledged by your company. Read More

conniesky replied to a thread
6 years ago
Nomanhussain

turkey visa from Saudi by Nomanhussain

Hi; Is anyone knows about Turkey visa process from Saudi? Can we directly apply to Turkish embassy? anyone have experience please share

conniesky

I went to the embassy and they told me they are not entertaining applications there and that I can go to the accredited travel agencies - one of which is Fursan so I processed mine there since we have one inside the hospital. Rules and ... Read More

conniesky replied to a thread
6 years ago
Nomanhussain

turkey visa from Saudi by Nomanhussain

Hi; Is anyone knows about Turkey visa process from Saudi? Can we directly apply to Turkish embassy? anyone have experience please share

conniesky

Hi, please read my previous post, might help. Read More

conniesky replied to a thread
6 years ago
mujtaba180

Bahrain causeway entry ban for Asians by mujtaba180

Guys, anyone traveled to Bahrain via causeway? I returned back from causeway just before Eid Adha and Jawazat officer told me Asians entry is banned... what is latest now as one of my colleague landed at Bahrain airport and his driver travelled from ...

conniesky

That's really sad for those who are affected. Read More